Big Breakfast with Hotcakes

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The Big Breakfast with Hotcakes is a hearty American diner classic, typically featuring a large portion of fluffy, sweet hotcakes alongside savory items like scrambled eggs, sausage or bacon, and hash browns. It's a substantial morning meal designed to provide lasting energy, often served with butter and maple syrup for the hotcakes.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in both carbohydrates and fat, with a significant amount of protein from the eggs and meat. A single serving can easily range from 1,000 to 1,500 calories, providing a dense source of energy but also a large portion of the daily recommended intake for saturated fat and sodium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	1450 kcal
Protein	50 g
Carbs	155 g
Fat	70 g
Fiber	10 g
Sugar	40 g
Sodium	2200 mg
Cholesterol	350 mg
Iron	12 mg
Calcium	300 mg
Vitamin A	800 IU
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin D	2 mcg
Potassium	850 mg
Thiamin (B1)	1.5 mg

Per 1 platter (approx. 750 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this meal epitomizes the American 'hearty breakfast' ideal, emphasizing abundance and a mix of sweet and savory flavors. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of a meal that delivers a massive caloric load in one sitting, often exceeding the energy needs for an entire day for many adults.